Indianapolis Colts OT Xavier Nixon (knee) has returned to practice. He will remain on the short-term Reserve/Injured list, but the team has up to three weeks from Wednesday, Oct. 15, to move Nixon to the active roster or else he will remain on Reserve/Injured for the rest of the year. He's not eligible to play until the team's Week 9 game against the New York Giants Nov. 3.

Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts OT Xavier Nixon (knee) posted on his official Twitter account that he underwent surgery Friday, Aug. 8. He has been battling a knee injury and has been unable to practice or walk without a pronounced limp.

Florida OT Xavier Nixon looked overmatched athletically at the Senior Bowl this week while playing offensive tackle. He struggled against speed rushers and lacked the feet and agility to adjust to fast pass rush moves. Nixon showed a lack of quickness but was more effective at guard this week. However, he struggled there, too, failing to bend his knees and block with leverage. He will not be a high draft pick.